Alvin L. Moxon Papers

Collection

Identifier: EBL-0053

Staff Only

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Personal papers of Alvin L. Moxon, nutritionist and biochemist. The collection consists of reprints by A. L. Moxon, primarily on the toxicity of selenium.

Dates

1934 - 1947

Creator

Moxon, Alvin L. (Alvin Lloyd) (Person)

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Reproduction Rights

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Historical or Biographical Note

Alvin L. Moxon (1909 - 2007) was a nutrition investigator and educator. He is best known for his research in selenium toxicity, nutritional significance of trace elements, carbohydrates in feeds, and ruminant nutrition. He received his Ph.D. from Wisconsin in 1941. He then became Chairman of the Department of Chemistry (1947-1951) and Associate Chairman of the Department of Animal Science (1951-1960) at the Ohio State University. He died in Coshocton, Ohio on May 21, 2007.

Extent

0.37 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Personal papers of Alvin L. Moxon, nutritionist and biochemist. The collection consists of reprints by A. L. Moxon, primarily on the toxicity of selenium.